{"id":45656,"date":"2025-08-06T15:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?post_type=pps_course&#038;p=45656"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:28:07","slug":"leadership-excellence-for-acquisition-professionals_state-local","status":"publish","type":"pps_course","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/course\/leadership-excellence-for-acquisition-professionals_state-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-email-updates-to-learn-more-about-our-leadership-excellence-for-acquisition-professionals-program\">Sign up for email updates to learn more about our Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20703688,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"05cc589b-d97a-4457-960e-b03785347eea\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1766480859000-9478774381\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1766480859000-9478774381\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#F6F6F6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#F6F6F6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"how-to-apply\" data-anchor-name=\"How to Apply\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Completed applications must include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development goals&nbsp;for the program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;current&nbsp;resume.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisor endorsement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should write short-answer responses that demonstrate how their career goals align with the expectations of LEAP participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program content is geared toward individuals with leadership experience who seek positions or roles of increased responsibility. We have high standards for all participants and evaluate their applications to ensure they will be able to contribute fully to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants can save their application and return to complete it at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of application, applicants must be high-performing, acquisition professionals who  have at least three to five years of experience working in their field, including contracting experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column pb-0\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"program-structure\" data-anchor-name=\"Program Structure\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-structure\">Program Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program includes five three-day virtual sessions over the course of five months. Each session is 6.5 hours long, running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The program also includes a 1.5-hour virtual orientation session. All sessions will take place via <strong>Zoom for Government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will be placed in cohorts, each led by an executive coach, and the program includes plenary-style sessions where all cohorts join together to participate in cross-functional activities. Experienced instructors will introduce proven leadership techniques, facilitate engaging conversations, and guide activities and workshops on course concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-360-leadership-assessment\">360 Leadership Assessment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Participants complete a self-assessment based on the Partnership\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/public-service-leadership-institute\/public-service-leadership-model\/\">Public Service Leadership Model<\/a> competencies and receive feedback from peers, supervisor(s) and direct reports on their demonstration of these competencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-executive-coaching\">Executive Coaching<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Using results from their personal 360 leadership assessment, participants are paired with an executive coach for a one-hour, one-on-one coaching session to discuss their individual development and to address their current workplace challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peer-workshops\">Peer Workshops<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Within their cohorts, participants brainstorm ideas and share best practices through in-class group coaching scenarios and breakout group discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-pre-work\">Session Pre-Work<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Prior to each session, participants read articles and watch videos, which provide context for the course topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guest-speakers\">Guest SPeakers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Participants will hear from guest speakers with extensive federal and private sector expertise. These speakers will provide real-world perspectives on identifying and solving public sector challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#f6f6f6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"session-details\" data-anchor-name=\"Session Details\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-details\">Session Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All sessions will take place via <strong>Zoom for Government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A mandatory orientation session will be held virtually on January 7, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session 1:\u00a0January 13-15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-defining-nbsp-your-nbsp-leadership-style\">Defining&nbsp;your&nbsp;Leadership Style<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the significance of emotional intelligence in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commit to personal development through continuous learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase self-awareness through exploration of core values and motivations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session\u00a02:\u00a0February 17-19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-developing-high-performing-teams\">Developing High Performing Teams<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify techniques to support productive teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate relationships to achieve buy-in with stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop strategies to maximize cohesion and effectiveness of a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session\u00a03:\u00a0March 24-26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-championing-a-culture-of-change\">Championing a Culture of Change<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify ways to drive change from your level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire techniques to establish credibility and effectively persuade others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support an innovation mindset and risk-taking on your team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session\u00a04:\u00a0April 21-23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-results-driven-decision-making\">Results Driven Decision-Making<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn techniques to hold yourself and your team accountable for achieving results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define ways to make data-driven, customer-focused decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to achieve outcomes while navigating the federal environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session 5: May 12-14, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-building-a-strategic-mindset\">Building a Strategic Mindset<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop a plan for being more strategic and consultative in the workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how to build and maintain resilience throughout your career.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solidify personal leadership aspirations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class='pps-accordion-block align '>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Who is eligible to apply?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professional program is designed for acquisition professionals who have at least three to five years of experience working in their field. This includes team or work group leaders, project leaders, new supervisors, technical experts, cross-functional liaisons or direct support to principals.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: What application materials must I provide to be eligible?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>With your online application, you are required to submit a copy of your resume with your professional work experience, both inside and outside of government. You must also submit a supervisor\u2019s approval form. You\u2019ll find a link to this form within the online application. You\u2019ll also be able to upload your resume within the application.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: How will I know if I\u2019m accepted?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Partnership for Public Service accepts applicants on a rolling basis until the application deadline. You will receive an email from\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@ourpublicservice.org\">enroll@ourpublicservice.org<\/a>\u00a0notifying you of your acceptance status within three days after the application deadline, if not earlier.<\/p>\n<p>If we have an agreement with your agency to accept you as part of an internal selection process, you will probably receive notice from your agency first, but your acceptance is not confirmed until you have received a notification from the Partnership.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Can I reapply if I am not accepted into the program?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Yes, you may reapply if you meet the program\u2019s minimum qualifications.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Is there an application fee?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>No. There is no fee to apply to the Partnership\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: How much is tuition?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Tuition for the Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals program is $6,999, which includes all course materials (e.g., books, articles and management tools), online collaboration tools for team projects, and access to the Partnership\u2019s resources, expertise and networks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: When is the tuition deadline?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Your tuition payment should be arranged prior to the program\u2019s start date. We will provide the specific due date in the email notifying you of your acceptance into the program.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: What forms of payment do you accept for tuition payment?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>We accept the following forms of payment: credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), purchase order or Standard Form 182 (SF-182), Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer or check.<\/p>\n<p>With your program acceptance email from the Partnership, you will receive instructions on the different ways to make a payment.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be asked to complete a tuition payment information document so the Partnership can direct your tuition invoice to the appropriate agency contact. We will work directly with the agency contact\u2014such as a training coordinator or human resources specialist\u2014who is responsible for paying tuition.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: I&#8217;m no longer able to attend, will I receive a refund?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Once accepted into this program, your non-refundable tuition payment will be required before the program start date.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If you can no longer attend, you may defer your program registration for up to one year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Where will sessions take place?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>All Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals sessions will take place online via the Zoom for Government platform. 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